South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Paediatrician

The closing date is 24 March 2026

Job summary

This post is to cover general paediatrics however applications from general paediatricians with a specialist interest in epilepsy would be encouraged to apply or any other special interests and would be considered according to the needs of the department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in paediatrics.

The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for paediatrics or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

About us

At University Hospital Tees NHS Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We recruit for values and "Caring Better Together"

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-FHS-MED-7740015

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • The applicant must produce evidence that he / she is either on the oUK Specialist Register or within 6 months of specialist registration date, and is expected to achieve specialist registration
  • APLS or EPLS provider

Desirable

  • A higher qualification
  • Management course for clinicians
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • General paediatric experience in both secondary and tertiary care
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Evidence of clinical skills to fulfill the general elements of this job

Desirable

  • Experience in managing paediatric epilepsy or another special interest that will complement the needs of the department
  • Experience in managing paediatric patients in MDT setting
  • Experience in team working outside of work
  • 6/12 Experience in PICU during training
  • Teaching Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of and training in child protection
  • Knowledge of legislation relating to child health
  • Evidence of clinical audit
  • Good leadership skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of research or innovative service developments
  • Formulation of guidelines
  • Evidence of management and administration experience
  • Teaching skills
  • IT skills
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Full GMC registration
  • MRCPCH or equivalent
  • The applicant must produce evidence that he / she is either on the oUK Specialist Register or within 6 months of specialist registration date, and is expected to achieve specialist registration
  • APLS or EPLS provider

Desirable

  • A higher qualification
  • Management course for clinicians
  • Relevant CCT or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • General paediatric experience in both secondary and tertiary care
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Evidence of clinical skills to fulfill the general elements of this job

Desirable

  • Experience in managing paediatric epilepsy or another special interest that will complement the needs of the department
  • Experience in managing paediatric patients in MDT setting
  • Experience in team working outside of work
  • 6/12 Experience in PICU during training
  • Teaching Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of and training in child protection
  • Knowledge of legislation relating to child health
  • Evidence of clinical audit
  • Good leadership skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of research or innovative service developments
  • Formulation of guidelines
  • Evidence of management and administration experience
  • Teaching skills
  • IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director for Paediatrics

Dr Maeve O'Sullivan

maeve.o'sullivan@nhs.net

01642854868

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-FHS-MED-7740015

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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